Movie Reivew "Mud"

This drama involves two 14 year old boys in De Witt, Arkansas who discover a fugitive, Mud, hiding on a small island in the Mississippi River. His hideout is an abandoned boat resting in the branches of a tree. Mud enlists the two to help escape the island and rescue his girlfriend who is waiting for him in De Witt. It’s a little of “Swing Blade” meets “Stand by Me.” The entire story is viewed from the perspective of the two 14 year olds. Until the end of the film, it is difficult to determine what Mud really is and whether his perspective on the conflict is entirely true. Mathew McConaughey, Reece Witherspoon and Sam Shepherd give stellar performances.